Tascam CD 302 User Manual

9101429501

CD-302

Dual CD Player

BRAKE

OWNER’S MANUAL

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert

the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons..

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

This appliance has a serial number

located on the rear panel. Please record

the model number and serial number

and retain them for your records.

Model number

Serial number

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HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

"Note to CATV system installer:

…Read all of these Instructions.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to

Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding

and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

…Save these Instructions for later use.

…Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio

equipment.

1) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should

be read before the product is operated.

2) Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

3) Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4) Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

5) Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-

ing.

6) Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

7) Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet

basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

8) Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a

child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold

with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-

turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by

the manufacturer.

9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line

surges.

16) Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-

ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric

shock.

18) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into

this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points

or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product.

19) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-

ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation.

e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

21) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be

sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other

hazards.

22) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine

that the product is in proper operating condition.

10) Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-

tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The

openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of

the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local

power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or

other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12) Grounding or Polarization — This product may be equipped with

a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider

than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This

is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,

try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electri-

cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.

13) Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable

system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-

up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-

nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-

trode.

23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on

the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classiﬁed as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisi-

ble laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely conﬁned in the

protective housings.

The label required in this regulation is shown 1.

CAUTION

- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.

- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY

RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE

PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

Optical pickup: Type : KSS-213C

Manufacturer : SONY Corporation

Laser output : Less than 0.4 mW on the objective lens

Wavelength

: 760_800nm

For CANADA

Pour le CANADA

AC POWER CORD CONNECTION

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CORDE DE CONNEXION CA

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA

LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU

FOND.

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TASCAM CD-302 — Table of Contents

2.5 Display ............................................. 15

1 - Before you start

TRACK indicator ............................................ 15

Bank indicators .............................................. 15

Loop mode indicator ..................................... 15

REMAIN indicator ........................................... 15

M (memory) indicator .................................... 15

SINGLE indicator ........................................... 15

PROGRAM indicator ...................................... 15

Time display ................................................... 15

Time address bar ........................................... 15

TEMPO indicator ............................................ 15

KEY indicator ................................................. 15

INDEX indicator .............................................. 15

INCR indicator ................................................ 15

AUTO READY Indicator ................................. 15

RELAY Indicator ............................................. 15

AUTO CUE Indicator ...................................... 15

1.1 Main features ......................................7

1.2 Environmental conditions .................7

1.2.1 Beware of condensation ............................8

1.2.2 Never use a stabilizer ................................8

1.2.3 Handling of discs .......................................8

1.3 Backup memory .................................8

1.4 Anti-shock memory ...........................8

1.5 Instant start ........................................8

1.6 Preset functions .................................9

1.7 Preset functions .................................9

1.8 Displayed characters .......................10

2 - Front and rear panels

2.1 Main unit (front panel) .....................12

POWER switch and indicator ........................12

OPEN keys (1 and 2) ......................................12

Disc trays ........................................................12

3 - Basic operations

3.1 Playback operations ....................... 16

3.1.1 Playback ................................................... 16

3.1.2 Pause ........................................................ 16

3.1.3 Stop ........................................................... 16

2.2 Main unit (rear panel) ......................12

OUTPUT jacks .................................................12

REMOTE connectors ......................................12

FADER START/STOP, EVENT START

3.2 Play modes ...................................... 16

3.2.1 Cross-play ................................................ 16

jacks ................................................................12

3.3 Cueing .............................................. 16

3.3.1 CUE ........................................................... 16

3.3.2 Auto Cue ................................................... 17

3.3.3 Cueing using the JOG dial ...................... 17

3.3.4 Cueing using the SEARCH keys ............ 17

3.3.5 Cueing using the numeric keys .............. 17

2.3 Remote control unit (front panel) ...12

OPEN key ........................................................12

TIME key ..........................................................12

SINGLE key .....................................................12

AINDEX key.................................................12

BSKIP keys .................................................12

CSEARCH keys...........................................12

DCUE key ....................................................13

EPLAY/PAUSE key.....................................13

FJOG dial....................................................13

GNumber keys and CLEAR key ................13

HBANK key .................................................13

IPRESET key .............................................13

JMEMORY key............................................13

KRECALL key .............................................13

LENTER key................................................13

MBPM counter.............................................13

NTAP key.....................................................13

OBPM key....................................................13

PTEMPO SYNC key....................................13

QBEAT SYNC key.......................................13

RLOOP key..................................................13

SA and B keys ............................................14

TSAMPLE key.............................................14

UIN/OUT keys..............................................14

VSCRATCH key ..........................................14

WBRAKE key...............................................14

X+ and – keys .............................................14

YKEY ORIGINAL/RESET key.....................14

ZTEMPO 8%/16%/32% key ........................14

3.4 Loop play ......................................... 17

3.4.1 Selecting the loop mode ......................... 17

3.4.2 A-B loop play mode ................................. 18

3.4.3 Setting A-B loop points ........................... 18

3.4.4 Playback in A-B loop play mode ............ 18

3.4.5 Clearing loop points ................................ 18

3.4.6 Editing the loop points ............................ 18

3.4.7 A-B loop duration .................................... 18

3.4.8 SINGLE loop ............................................. 19

3.4.9 ALL loop ................................................... 19

4 - Advanced Operations

4.1 Tempo (speed) control ................... 20

4.1.1 Changing only tempo (speed) ................ 20

4.2 Key (pitch) control .......................... 20

4.2.1 Controlling the key change as a

percentage ................................................ 20

4.2.2 Controlling the key change in

semitone steps ......................................... 20

4.3 Sampling .......................................... 20

4.3.1 Sampling ................................................... 21

4.3.2 Using the A-B loop as a sample source 21

4.3.3 Editing the OUT point .............................. 21

4.3.4 Playback of sampled data ....................... 21

4.3.5 Playback of sampled data in reverse ..... 21

TEMPO slider ..................................................14

2.4 Remote control unit (rear) ...............14

REMOTE connectors ......................................14

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TASCAM CD-302 — Table of Contents

4.3.6 Setting the sampled data playback

4.11 Voice Reduce function .................... 26

4.12 Programmed playback .................... 26

tempo .........................................................21

4.3.7 Setting the sampled data playback key .22

4.3.8 Looped playback of sampled data ..........22

4.3.9 Clearing the sampled data .......................22

4.12.1 Setting the program steps .......................26

4.12.2 Adding tracks to the middle of

a program .................................................26

4.12.3 Deleting program steps ...........................27

4.12.4 Deleting a whole program .......................27

4.4 Bend function ...................................22

4.5 BPM ...................................................22

4.5.1 BPM counter .............................................22

4.5.2 Clearing the BPM ......................................22

4.5.3 Using the tap mode with the BPM

counter ......................................................22

4.5.4 Clearing the BPM counter (tap) ...............22

4.5.5 Editing the BPM (tap) using the dial .......22

4.13 Output level ...................................... 27

4.14 Brake function ................................. 27

4.15 Setting the EOM time ...................... 28

4.16 Auto Ready ...................................... 28

4.17 Timer Play ........................................ 28

4.18 Incremental Play .............................. 28

4.19 Relay Play ........................................ 29

4.20 Direct mode ...................................... 29

4.21 Disc Tray Auto Close ...................... 29

4.22 Sleep ................................................. 29

4.23 Fader and Event Start/Stop ............ 30

4.24 Factory Preset ................................. 30

4.6 Number key modes ..........................23

4.7 Tempo Sync .....................................23

4.7.1 Cancellation of tempo sync .....................23

4.8 Beat Sync .........................................23

4.8.1 Cancellation of beat sync ........................24

4.9 Scratch ..............................................24

4.10 Memories ..........................................24

4.10.1 Storing a memory .....................................25

4.10.2 Recalling a memory .................................25

4.10.3 Recalling a memory from a track

5 - Specifications and reference

number ......................................................25

5.1 Specifications .................................. 31

5.1.1 Dimensions ................................. 31

4.10.4 Overwriting a memory .............................25

4.10.5 Memory recall (sample points) ................25

4.10.6 Clearing memories ...................................26

5.2 Error messages, etc. ....................... 32

5.2.1 Spare parts ................................. 32

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1 - Before you start

• Auto ready function to cue up following tracks

1.1 Main features

• End of Message function (10, 15, 20, 30, 60, or 90

seconds).

• Two high-quality precision CD decks in a single

rack-mountable unit.

• Timer play for deck 1 followed by deck 2.

• Relay play allows consecutive playback using both

decks (as one deck stops, the other can be set to

start automatically).

• RCA unbalanced outputs for each deck

• Dedicated per-deck remote control units

(detachable and rack-mountable)

• Sleep function (automatic shutdown of the deck

after 30 minutes of inactivity)

• 10 seconds of anti-shock memory per deck.

• Instant start

• Tray auto close function can close the tray auto-

matically one minute after the tray is opened

• Large jog dial for frame-accurate cue point search-

ing

• Incremental play

• Event start

• Selectable tempo and key control range : ±8%,

±16%, or ±32% (or disabled).

• Fader start

• Key control function allows changing key without

affecting the original tempo

1.2 Environmental conditions

• Key control mode in percentage or semitone steps

• Original Key function allows tempo change while

maintaining the original key

The TASCAM CD-302 may be used in most areas,

but to maintain top performance, and prolong operat-

ing life, observe the following environmental

conditions:

• Pitch control to change both tempo and key

• 100 mm tempo slider

• 10 seconds’ sampling function (per deck)

• 3-way loop functions: A-B, SINGLE, and ALL

• Seamless loop function in A-B loop

The nominal temperature should be between 5˚C and

35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).

Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non-

condensing.

• Automatic BPM (beats per minute) count function

and BPM counter

Make sure that the drive unit is mounted in a level

position for correct operation.

• Tempo sync between the decks

• Beat sync between the decks

The units should be mounted, using the supplied rack

mounting kits. A typical conﬁguration is shown

below, but other conﬁgurations are possible:

• TAP function for manual BPM settings

• Bend function allows adjusting of beats manually

between the two decks

• Brake function allows braking in exactly the same

way as on a record turntable

• Scratch function allows scratch play

• Voice Reduce function lowers the level of the vocal

part

• Up to 1,000 track memories. Tracks can be memo-

rized in 5 banks (200 tracks each, Bank A to E)

• Up to 24 parameters can be set as user-deﬁnable

memory functions (various settings)

• Output level control in the digital domain (±6 dB,

in 1.0 dB steps).

• Selectable Elapsed and Song Remain time display

• Continuous play

NOTE

• Single play

If the disc trays are more than 5 degrees away from

the horizontal, they will not open or close.

• Program play

• Auto cue function (–72, –66, –60, –54, or –35 dB)

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1 • Before you start—Backup memory

• Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the

1.2.1 Beware of condensation

outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light

stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduc-

tion quality.

If the player (or a compact disc) is moved from a

cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden tempera-

ture change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor

in the air could condense on the internal mechanism,

making correct operation impossible. To prevent this,

or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours

with the power turned on, then turn the power off and

on again.

• Never use such chemicals as record sprays, anti-

static sprays or ﬂuid, benzine or thinner to clean

compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable

damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to

avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser

pickup to “skip”.

1.2.2 Never use a stabilizer

The TASCAM CD-302 has a stabilizer disc built into

its drive mechanisms. Using commercially available

CD stabilizers with this player will damage the

mechanisms and cause them to malfunction.

• Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or high

humidity and temperature for extended periods.

Long exposure to high temperature can warp the

disc.

• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-

circular promotional, etc. discs.

NOTE

Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to

it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick

to the mechanism of the TASCAM CD-302. If it sticks

to the mechanism, you will need a technician to get it

out.

• To keep the laser pickups clean, don’t touch them.

For the same reason, don’t leave the disc trays open

unnecessarily.

1.2.3 Handling of discs

The unit has been designed speciﬁcally for reproduc-

tion of discs bearing the

can be reproduced.

mark. No other discs

1.3 Backup memory

Observe the following:

• Always place the compact discs in the trays with

their label facing upward (compact discs can only

be played on one side).

Each time you turn off the power, the status of the

following features are stored into back up memory.

• Playback mode (Continue, Single, Program)

• Time mode (Elapsed, remain)

• Preset functions

• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down

on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, hold-

ing it carefully by the edges.

• Contents of Program

• BANKs A through E

• TEMPO key ((%, 16%, 32%)

• INDEX (on/off)

• LOOP (on/off)

• Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped

off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.

Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has

no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris,

so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove

most particles.

1.4 Anti-shock memory

The CD-302 provides 10 seconds’ worth of anti-

shock memory for each deck.

1.5 Instant start

The CD-302 will start playing from pause mode

immediately when the PLAY key is pressed, due to

the antishock memory function.

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1 • Before you start—Preset functions

1 Press the PRESET key I.

1.6 Preset functions

2 Select the name and number of the preset func-

tion you want to set, with the JOG dial For

the number keys G.

2, 4

3 Press the ENTER key L.

4 Set the function value using the JOG dial F.

5 Press the ENTER key Lto conﬁrm the entry.

3, 5

The way in which the parameters of the preset func-

tions listed in 1.7, “Preset functions” are set is

described here:

1.7 Preset functions

No. Display

Description and explanation

Default setting

LOOP

CUE_P

JOG

Loop mode (3.4, “Loop play”)

A-B

01 LOOP

Cue point (3.3, “Cueing”)

PLY

02 CUE/P

03 JOG

Jog dial resolution (3.3.3, “Cueing using the JOG dial”)

Key change mode (4.2, “Key (pitch) control”)

KEY

04 KEY

SAMP_P Sample playback direction (4.3.5, “Playback of sampled data in reverse”)

SAMP_L Sample playback loop (4.3.8, “Looped playback of sampled data”)

SAMP_T Sample playback tempo (4.3.6, “Setting the sampled data playback tempo”)

SAMP_K Sample playback key (4.3.7, “Setting the sampled data playback key”)

SAMP_R Sample points recalled with memory (4.10.5, “Memory recall (sample points)”)

VOICE_R Voice Reduce function (4.11, “Voice Reduce function”)

05 SAMP/P

06 SAMP/L

07 SAMP/T

08 SAMP/K

09 SAMP/R

10 VOICE/R

11 PROG

OFF

0.0

OFF

PROG

Program setup and editing (4.12, “Programmed playback”)

OUTPUT Output level (4.13, “Output level”)

NOR

1.6

12 OUTPUT

13 BRAKE

14 EOM

BRAKE

EOM

Braking time (4.14, “Brake function”)

EOM Time (4.15, “Setting the EOM time”)

Auto Cue (3.3.2, “Auto Cue”)

OFF

–72

A_CUE

15 A/CUE

16 A/REDY

17 T/PLAY

A_REDY Auto Ready (4.16, “Auto Ready”)

T_PLAY Timer Play (4.17, “Timer Play”)

OFF

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1 • Before you start—Displayed characters

No. Display

Description and explanation

Incremental Play (4.18, “Incremental Play”)

Default setting

I_PLAY

R_PLAY

DIRECT

SLEEP

F_PRE

ALL_CL

OFF

18 I/PLAY

Relay Play (4.19, “Relay Play”)

OFF

19 R/PLAY

20 DIRECT

21 CLOSE

22 SLEEP

23 F/PRE

24 ALL/CL

Direct mode (4.20, “Direct mode”)

Disc Tray auto close (4.21, “Disc Tray Auto Close”)

Sleep mode (4.22, “Sleep”)

Factory settings (4.24, “Factory Preset”)

Clear all memories (4.10.6, “Clearing memories”)

1.8 Displayed characters

The characters on the CD-302 display are shown as

in the table below:

A B C D E F G H I J K L

M N O P Q R S T U V W X

Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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2 - Front and rear panels

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2 • Front and rear panels—Main unit (front panel)

NOTE

2.1 Main unit (front panel)

This key cannot be used when the Direct mode (see

4.20, “Direct mode”) is off and a disc is being played

back.

Since you perform almost all control functions of the

CD-302 from the remote control unit, the front panel

only contains the following features:

8TIME key

Selects the time display type: ELAPSED REMAIN or

A-B loop duration (in A-B loop play mode).

1POWER switch and indicator

Turns the power on and off. The indicator lights

when power is supplied.

9SINGLE key

Selects the play mode, either continuous play (all

tracks), SINGLE (1 track) play, PROGRAM play.

When Direct Mode (see 4.20, “Direct mode”) is on,

the drive starts playing when power is supplied.

AINDEX key

2OPEN keys (1 and 2)

Changes to the INDEX search mode. By pressing the

INDEX key, you can search by index using the SKIP

keys.

Open and close the appropriate disc tray.

NOTE

These keys cannot be used when the Direct mode

(see 4.20, “Direct mode”) is off and a disc is being

played back.

When the index search mode is active, the INDEX

indicator lights in the display.

BSKIP keys

3Disc trays

Use these to perform track searches (or index

searches when the INDEX mode is active).

Insert Compact Discs into these trays, label side

upwards.

If the SKIP keys are pressed and held for more than

half a second, the index number will increment or

decrement appropriately. The player will go to the

selected index number when the key is released.

2.2 Main unit (rear panel)

4OUTPUT jacks

The >>| key advances playback to the start of the

next track. The |<< key sets playback to the start of

the current track, or if pushed again to the start of the

previous track.

RCA connectors providing line level output signals.

5REMOTE connectors

Use these connectors to connect the remote control

units.

If you press the keys many times, the deck will locate

to the start of the track which depends on the number

of times the keys were pressed.

6FADER START/STOP, EVENT START

jacks

NOTE

The decks can be controlled using external Fader

Start and Event Start commands through these jacks.

Connect appropriately-wired tip-ring-sleeve plugs to

these jacks.

If you do track or index searching when the disc is being

played, playback will restart after location to the track or

index.

If the track or index search is performed in pause

mode, the unit will enter pause mode after location to

the track or index.

See 4.23, “Fader and Event Start/Stop” for details of

how to wire the plugs, and how to use these

connectors.

CSEARCH keys

Use these keys to locate to the desired position.

2.3 Remote control unit (front

panel)

If you press these keys when the disc is being played

back, playback will restart when the desired position

is reached.

7OPEN key

If you search in pause mode, the unit will enter pause

mode when the desired point is reached

Opens and closes the disc tray.

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2 • Front and rear panels—Remote control unit (front panel)

DCUE key

MBPM counter

If a cue point has been stored, the unit will play when

the CUE key is pressed, and enter pause mode when

this key is released.

Shows the tempo (in bpm—beats per minute—from

81 to 161) of the current track, or of the tapped

tempo input with the TAP key N(see 4.5, “BPM”).

EPLAY/PAUSE key

NTAP key

Changes between playback and pause mode.

Set the tempo in bpm manually by tapping the TAP

key.

The key lights steadily in playback mode, and ﬂashes

in pause mode.

When you press this TAP key, the BPM counter M

mode changes to the TAP mode and the TAP LED (to

the left of the BPM counter) lights.

If the ENTER key Lis pressed and held down, and

the PLAY key is pressed at the same time, a “cross

play” function is enabled where the deck whose

PLAY key is not pressed will stop playback, and the

deck whose PLAY key has been pressed will start

playback.

You can then adjust the tempo later using the dial F.

Pressing and holding this key for more than 2 sec-

onds resets the value.

Pressing and holding this key and the BPM key

together allows the value to be adjusted using the

dial.

FJOG dial

Use this to advance or retard the playback position at

a maximum resolution of 1 frame. The resolution can

be set using the procedure described in 3.3.3, “Cue-

ing using the JOG dial”.

OBPM key

Selects either the automatic or tap BPM counter

mode.

This dial is also used for setting parameter values,

etc. as explained elsewhere in this manual (3, “Basic

operations” and 4, “Advanced Operations”).

Clear the tempo by pressing and holding down this

key for more than 2 seconds.

PTEMPO SYNC key

GNumber keys and CLEAR key

Turns the tempo sync function on and off. When this

function is on, the key lights up. The tempo sync

function allows the playback tempo of the two decks

to be synchronized (see 4.7, “Tempo Sync”).

Use these number keys for direct entry of numerical

values such as direct track search, time search, preset

function recall, memory storage, etc.

Use the CLEAR key to reset numeric values.

Pressing this key will adjust the tempo of the deck to

the tempo of the material being played on the other

deck.

When the CLEAR key is pressed and held down and

the 0 key is pressed, the number keys take on special

functions, as explained in 4.6, “Number key modes”.

While the deck is “locking up”, the TEMPO SYNC

key ﬂashes, and when the sync is locked, the light

lights steadily.

HBANK key

Use to select between the ﬁve memory banks.

IPRESET key

QBEAT SYNC key

Allows the recall of preset functions (see 4,

“Advanced Operations”).

Turns the beat sync function on and off. The beat

sync function synchronizes the playback of the

decks, so that the beats in the material are synchro-

nized with the beats in the material played back by

the other deck (see 4.8, “Beat Sync”).

JMEMORY key

Memorizes the current settings.

KRECALL key

While the deck is “locking up”, the BEAT SYNC key

ﬂashes, and when the sync is locked, the light lights

steadily.

Recalls the memories.

LENTER key

RLOOP key

Conﬁrms memory numbers, recall of memories and

preset function settings.

Switches looping on and off. When looping is

enabled, the key lights and the display indicator also

lights.

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SA and B keys

X+ and – keys

Use the A and B keys to set, edit and recall the start

Changes the key.

and end points of the loop, respectively.

These keys have no effect in Original Key mode.

YKEY ORIGINAL/RESET key

When you have set a loop (start and end points have

been set), the A and B keys will light.

Use to choose between the Original Key mode and

and the Pitch Control mode (where the tempo or the

key may be changed independently of each other).

TSAMPLE key

This key lights when sample playback takes place

and ﬂashes when sample recording takes place.

ZTEMPO 8%/16%/32% key

Press and hold this key and press the IN key to enter

reverse sample playback mode, and press and hold

this key and press the OUT key to enter loop sample

playback mode.

Selects the maximum amount by which you can

change the tempo and key (“width”).

Repeated presses of this key cycle between 8%

→

16%

→

32%

→

0.0%

→

8%.

UIN/OUT keys

The width is brieﬂy shown in the display for a few

seconds each time it is changed.

Use these keys to set and clear the start and end

points of the sampled sound and edit the end point.

aTEMPO slider

When you have set these points, these keys will light.

Start and stop sample playback using these keys.

VSCRATCH key

Changes the tempo when playing back a disc.

The center position is the normal tempo.

Push the slider up to the – position to decrease the

tempo to the minimum set by the TEMPO key Z,

and push it down to the + position to increase the

tempo to the maximum value allowed.

Turns the scratch play mode on and off. When this

scratch mode is active, the indicator lights (see 4.9,

“Scratch”).

When the indicator is lit, the playback can be

“scratched” using the dial.

2.4 Remote control unit (rear)

WBRAKE key

bREMOTE connectors

Turns the brake mode on and off (see 4.14, “Brake

function”). When the brake mode is active, the indi-

cator lights.

Connect these to the REMOTE connectors on the rear

of the main unit 5.

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2 • Front and rear panels—Display

2.5 Display

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Each unit is ﬁtted with a display, providing the fol-

lowing information:

When remaining time mode is selected, indicators go

out from left to right.

If an EOM (End of Message) time has been set, the

bottom bar and the remaining segments will blink

when the EOM time is reached.

cTRACK indicator

Shows the current track.

dBank indicators

lTEMPO indicator

Show the current memory bank.

eLoop mode indicator

Displays the current tempo setting (playback speed).

mKEY indicator

Displays current loop mode (A-B ALL, SINGLE) and

loop mode on/off.

Displays the current key setting (the total of the key

setting and the value set by the slider).

fREMAIN indicator

nINDEX indicator

Lights when the “remain” display mode is selected.

gM (memory) indicator

Lights when the index search mode is enabled (see

A).

Used to show memory settings.

oINCR indicator

hSINGLE indicator

Lights when the Incremental Play is enabled (see

4.18, “Incremental Play”).

Lights when the single track playback mode is

selected.

pAUTO READY Indicator

iPROGRAM indicator

Lights when programmed playback is selected.

jTime display

Lights when the Auto Ready mode is enabled (see

4.16, “Auto Ready”).

qRELAY Indicator

Indicates when the Relay Play mode is enabled (see

4.19, “Relay Play”). This mode is automatically

enabled for both decks when it is enabled on one

deck.

This part of the display is used to show time values

or messages.

kTime address bar

This part of the display gives a “bargraph” indication

of the current playback position relative to the cur-

rent track.

rAUTO CUE Indicator

Lights when the Auto Cue mode is enabled (see

3.3.2, “Auto Cue”).

The indicator segments light from left to right when

elapsed time mode is selected.

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3 - Basic operations

3.2.1 Cross-play

3.1 Playback operations

The term “cross-playing” refers to the stopping of

one deck and automatic starting of the other deck.

3.1.1 Playback

To start cross-playing:

Load a disc in the player, and press the PLAY/PAUSE

1 With one deck playing, and the other stopped,

press and hold down the ENTER key of the

deck that is stopped.

key.

The PLAY/PAUSE key lights in playback mode.

3.1.2 Pause

2 Press the PLAY key of the stopped deck.

If you press the PLAY/PAUSE key during playback,

the unit enters pause mode, and the PLAY/PAUSE

key starts blinking.

The deck currently playing back will stop, and

the deck whose keys have been pressed will

start playback.

3.1.3 Stop

3.3 Cueing

The CD-302 has no STOP key. If you have turned on

the Direct mode (preset function 20), you can press

the OPEN key (on the main unit or on the remote

control unit) and eject the disc even during playback.

3.2 Play modes

3.3.1 CUE

If a cue point has been stored, press the CUE key to

locate to the cue point, and pause there.

To test playback from the cue point, press and hold

down the CUE key. When the CUE key is released,

the playback position will return to the cue point and

re-enter pause mode.

Press the SINGLE key, to select between the follow-

ing play modes:

• all tracks playback

There are two ways to set the cue point. Choose the

way to set the cue point following the procedure

below:

• single track playback

• programmed playback (up to 30 tracks can be

entered)

1 Press the PRESET key.

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3 • Basic operations—Loop play

2 Select 02 CUE/P(CUE_P) using the dial or

2 Select 03 JOG(JOG) using the dial or numeric

numeric keys.

keys.

3 Press the ENTER key.

4 Select the cue point mode.

5 Press the ENTER key.

3 Press the ENTER key.

4 Select the value (frames per rotation).

5 Press the ENTER key.

If you select the PLAY key mode (PLY(PLY) is cho-

sen as the cue mode value), the last playback point is

captured and used as the as the cue point.

3.3.4 Cueing using the SEARCH keys

You can also cue to frame accuracy, using the

SEARCH keys to locate the playback point while the

unit is in pause mode.

If you select the CUE key mode (CUE (CUE) is cho-

sen as the cue mode value), the operation is a little

different. When the unit is paused, and searching is

done using the JOG dial or the SEARCH keys, the

CUE key will ﬂash. Pressing the CUE key will store

the current position as the cue point.

3.3.5 Cueing using the numeric keys

You can also cue to any point using the numeric

keys.

The keys are used to enter the following values in

order: track number, minutes, seconds and frames.

NOTE

You can also set the cue point using the memory function.

(see 4.10, “Memories”)

1 When you have entered the value, press the

PLAY/PAUSE key. The unit starts playback

from the input point.

The cue point cannot be updated during A-B LOOP

play.

If all the values are not entered, the other values are

set to zero. For example, if you only enter the track

number, minutes and seconds, the frames ﬁeld will

be set to 00, which means that the playback will start

from the exact start of that second.

3.3.2 Auto Cue

The auto cue function allows searching the track and

auto-locating to the point where the audio level ﬁrst

goes above a set threshold level. When this point is

reached, the unit enters pause mode.

If you make an entry containing a mistake, the dis-

play blinks to show this.

Select the threshold level can be selected from:

Use the CLEAR key to clear and cancel entries con-

taining mistakes.

OFF –72, –66, –60, –54, and –35 dB.

When the auto cue function is on, the AUTO CUE indi-

cator in the display lights.

3.4 Loop play

1 Press the PRESET key.

2 Select 15 A/CUE (A_CUE) using the dial or

numeric keys.

3 Press the ENTER key.

4 Select the threshold value to be used for the

auto cue function.

5 Press the ENTER key.

3.3.3 Cueing using the JOG dial

You can directly cue to any point using the JOG dial

by frame accuracy, while the unit is in pause mode.

You can select the resolution of the dial so that one

rotation of the dial is equivalent to either 9, 18, or 36

frames.

3.4.1 Selecting the loop mode

3 loop modes are available, as shown on the display:

ALL—the whole

1 Press the PRESET key.

SINGLE—a single track is repeated

A-B—between two points

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3 • Basic operations—Loop play

and the LOOP key lights. If the A and B keys are not

lit, pressing the LOOP key will have no effect.

3.4.2 A-B loop play mode

The A-B loop mode allows seamless loop play

between two points (A and B). The A and B points

should be in the same track.

If the LOOP key is lit, and you press it again while

playing back between the loop points, looped play-

back stops, but the unit continues to play past the end

loop point.

1 Press the PRESET key.

2 Select 01 LOOP(LOOP) using the dial or

If you press the B key while the unit is playing back

inside the A-B loop, the point where you press the B

key becomes the new loop end point (shortening the

loop).

numeric keys.

3 Press the ENTER key.

4 Select A-B(A-B).

If you press the PLAY/PAUSE key while the A-B

loop is being played back, playback stops.

5 Press the ENTER key. The A-B indicator on the

display lights.

3.4.5 Clearing loop points

3.4.3 Setting A-B loop points

When you press the A key and hold down the B key

(or the other way round), the loop points are cleared.

When you press the A or B key S, you will capture

the appropriate loop point.

If you play back a different track from the one con-

taining the loop points, the loop points are also

cleared.

1 Make sure the A and B keys are turned off

(unlit). Locate to the location to be used as the

start point of the loop (this can be done “on the

ﬂy” during playback).

NOTE

You can memorize the loop points for the next time

you play the disc, using the memory function.

2 When you press the A key, the current location

is captured as the loop start point. The B key

starts ﬂashing.

3.4.6 Editing the loop points

3 Locate to the location to be used as the loop

end point (or continue playback until the end

point is reached).

It is possible to edit the loop points in the following

way at any time, except during loop playback.

1 “Double-click” (press twice in quick succes-

sion) the A or B key. The appropriate loop

point is shown in the time display.

4 When you press the B key, the current position

is captured as the loop end point. If the A and

B locations are different, both the A and B keys

light.

2 The unit enters pause mode at the A or B point

(depending on the key which has been double-

clicked) and the key starts ﬂashing.

If you set the loop points during playback, looped

playback mode will start when both points have been

set.

3 Re-set the loop point using the dial or SEARCH

keys.

If you set the loop points while playback is paused,

pressing the PLAY key will start the looped playback.

4 Press the A or B key (the key which was dou-

ble-clicked). The new point is stored.

NOTE

To cancel the loop point edit process, push any key

other than the A or B key at any time before the ﬁnal

step.

If the Direct mode (preset function 20) is turned off, the

loop points can be captured only when both the

keys are turned off. If the loop points have already been

set, these points must be cleared before the new locations

are memorized.

and

NOTE

If Direct mode (preset function 20) is turned on,

pressing either the A or B key will set the new loop

point directly.

If the Direct mode (preset function 20) is turned on,

the loop points can be set when the LOOP key is

unlit.

3.4.7 A-B loop duration

3.4.4 Playback in A-B loop play mode

Show the duration of the A-B loop in the display by

If you press the LOOP key Rin play mode while the

using the TIME key 8to select this display. The

A and B keys are lit, loop playback mode will start

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3 • Basic operations—Loop play

duration is shown for two seconds, and the display

then returns to its previous state.

6 Press the LOOP key. The LOOP key lights, and

the LOOP indicator in the display also lights.

3.4.8 SINGLE loop

3.4.9 ALL loop

This plays back one track continuously, looping

between the start and end of the track.

1 Press the PRESET key.

2 Select 01 LOOP(LOOP) using the dial or

1 Press the PRESET key.

numeric keys.

2 Select 01 LOOP(LOOP) using the dial or

3 Press the ENTER key.

numeric keys.

4 Select ALL(ALL)

3 Press the ENTER key.

5 Press the ENTER key. The ALL indicator lights

4 Select S(S)

in the display.

5 Press the ENTER key. The SINGLE indicator

6 Press the LOOP key. The LOOP key lights and

lights in the display.

the LOOP indicator in the display also lights.

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4 - Advanced Operations

2 Press the + and – keys to change the key.

4.1 Tempo (speed) control

Display and change the key change either as a per-

centage of the original, or in semitone steps. Follow

the steps below to select either percentage or semi-

tone key change control.

Note that the KEY indicator mwill show a total of

the value shown in this way, together with any

changes made using the slider (when percentage

mode is selected).

4.2.1 Controlling the key change as a

percentage

1 Press the PRESET key.

2 Select 04 KEY(KEY) using the dial or numeric

Change the tempo (playback speed) using the

TEMPO slider a.

keys.

3 Press the ENTER key.

4 Select + using the dial.

5 Press the ENTER key.

NOTE

Change the maximum (full down) and minimum (full

up) speeds by either 0% (disabled), ±8%, ±16% or

±32%.

1 Change the maximum range affected by the

TEMPO slider awith repeated presses of the

TEMPO key Z(0%, ±8%, ±16% and ±32%).

Press and hold the KEY key for more than 2 seconds

to reset to 0%.

2 Move the slider away from the center position

in order to affect the tempo (speed) and pitch

of the playback.

4.2.2 Controlling the key change in

semitone steps

The further away from the center you move

the slider, the more you affect the playback

tempo and pitch.

1 Press the PRESET key.

2 Select 04 KEY(KEY) using the dial or numeric

keys.

If you select the 0% option , the TEMPO slider is dis-

abled (moving it will have no effect). The TEMPO and

KEY parts of the display show – –.

3 Press the ENTER key.

4 Select # by using the dial.

5 Press the ENTER key.

4.1.1 Changing only tempo (speed)

Press the KEY ORIGINAL key Yto select the “origi-

nal key” mode , you can then change the playback

tempo without altering the key.

4.3 Sampling

The KEY part of the display shows – – when the orig-

inal key mode is selected.

Under these circumstances, when you move the

TEMPO slider, you will affect the tempo without

altering the original key (pitch).

4.2 Key (pitch) control

You can change the key (pitch) without changing the

playback tempo.

1 Make sure the original key mode is off (press

The CD-302 provides about 10 seconds of sampling

time for each deck.

the KEY ORIGINAL key Yif necessary).

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4 • Advanced Operations—Sampling

The points marking the start and the end of the sam-

4.3.3 Editing the OUT point

ple must be within 10 seconds of each other, and

must be in the same track.

You cannot edit the start point of the sample, but it is

possible for you to adjust the end point to a position

within 10 seconds of the start point.

NOTE

If the scratch function (4.9, “Scratch”) is on, you can-

not use the sampling function.

1 With both the IN and OUT keys lit, “double-

click” (i.e. press twice in quick succession) the

OUT key.

4.3.1 Sampling

2 The display shows the sampling time from the

1 Make sure the IN and OUT keys Uare not lit.

start point.

2 Erase any existing sample data (4.3.9, “Clear-

3 Use the dial to adjust the position of the end

ing the sampled data”).

point.

3 Locate to the location to be used as the start

point of the sample (this can be done “on the

ﬂy” during playback).

4 Press the OUT key to store the new position of

the end point.

4.3.4 Playback of sampled data

4 When you press the IN key, the current location

is captured as the sample start point. The OUT

and SAMPLE keys starts ﬂashing as sampling

starts.

When both the IN and OUT keys are lit, press the IN

key to replay the sampled data.

If you press the OUT key while the sample is being

played, you will stop the sample playback.

The SAMPLE key will also ﬂash if the unit is in

playback mode to show that active sampling is

taking place.

If you press the IN key while sampled data is played

back, playback restarts from the beginning of the

sampling data.

5 Locate the playback position to the location to

be used as the sample end point (or continue

playback until the end point is reached).

4.3.5 Playback of sampled data in

reverse

6 When you press the OUT key, the current posi-

tion is captured as the loop point. If the start

and end locations are different, both the IN and

OUT keys turn on.

1 Press and hold down the SAMPLE key.

2 Press the IN key. The sample can now be played

back in reverse.

NOTE

3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to start reversed

playback.

If ten seconds elapse, or if the end of the track is

reached without you pressing the OUT key, the end

point of the sample will automatically be set at this

point.

There is also a preset function menu which allows all

samples to be played back in reverse automatically:

1 Press the PRESET key.

4.3.2 Using the A-B loop as a sample

source

2 Select 05 SAMP/P(SAMP_P) using the dial or

numeric keys.

When you have set up an A-B loop (see 3.4.2, “A-B

loop play mode”), you can press and hold the OUT

key and press the B key (or the other way round) to

set the A point of the loop as the start point of the

sample, and the B point of the loop as the end point

of the sample (you cannot do this when loop play-

back is taking place).

3 Press the ENTER key.

4 Select R(reverse) with the dial (the f—for-

ward setting sets forward play).

5 Press the ENTER key. The REVERSE indicator

will light.

If the A-B loop is over 10 seconds in length the ﬁrst

10 seconds will be used as the sample.

4.3.6 Setting the sampled data

playback tempo

1 Press the PRESET key.

2 Select 07 SAMP/t(SAMP_T) using the dial or

numeric keys.

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4 • Advanced Operations—Bend function

3 Press the ENTER key.

4.5 BPM

4 Select the tempo speed using the dial.

5 Press the ENTER key.

4.3.7 Setting the sampled data

playback key

1 Press the PRESET key.

2 Select 08 SAMP/